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Wickedness Definition & Meaning

wickedness
noun
  1. morally objectionable behavior
  2. absence of moral or spiritual values; "the powers of darkness"
  3. the quality of being wicked
  4. estrangement from god
  5. the quality of being disgusting to the senses or emotions; "the vileness of his language surprised us"

"Wickedness" in song lyrics

See how wickedness is used in real songs:

  • "A prime from the mind to the wickedness"
    Abstract Rude and Tribe Unique — Something About This Music
  • "I beg you picture this, you eat the bread of wickedness"
    Assassin and Poor Righteous Teachers — Wake Up! (Reveillez-Vous !)
  • "Watchin where we castin our pearls, that's to the wickedness"
    Bizzy Bone f/ Heaven — All We Can Be

Usage tips for "wickedness"

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Frequently asked questions

What does wickedness mean?
morally objectionable behavior absence of moral or spiritual values; "the powers of darkness" the quality of being wicked estrangement from god the quality of being disgusting to the senses or emotions; "the vileness of his language surprised us"
What part of speech is wickedness?
Wickedness is a noun.
How many definitions does wickedness have?
Wickedness has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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